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Demolition Notification For Quarter Ending June 30, 2025, And List Of Buildings And Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

  • Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025, and List of Buildings and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions (Link)

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New Wireless System Keeps LANL Running During Outages

Crews completed the dual-band microwave project in October. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

An offsite fiber line cut during a county pipe-laying project that disrupted connectivity to Los Alamos and White Rock March 11 and again March 17 had no impact on Los Alamos National Laboratory, thanks to dual-band microwave technology installed in October.

The dual-band microwave dishes transmit signals between the technical area off of E. Jemez Rd., where the linear accelerator sits, and one of the Lab’s buildings in Santa Fe at Pacheco Street and St. Michael’s Drive. Approximately 20 miles as the crow Read More

Los Alamos History Museum Presents New Exhibit: ‘Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens’

LAHM News:

The Los Alamos History Museum (LAHM) presents the photographic exhibition, “Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens,” featuring the work of Manhattan Project photographer John ‘Mike’ Michnovicz. This unique collection showcases everyday life in Los Alamos during one of the most pivotal periods in history.

Michnovicz, a skilled photographer assigned to document the people, places, and work of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project, captured rare images of the town “on both sides of the fence”. His photographs provide an intimate look at the scientists and workers who played critical Read More

Public Comment Opens For Installation Of Permanent Power To TA-36 Remote Restroom Project

LANL News:

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing new construction to provide permanent electrical power to an established vault-type restroom at Technical Area 36 at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

This assessment focuses on activities in the Potrillo Canyon 100-year floodplain. The project proposes to provide continuous power to the vault-type restroom unit by bringing electric lines from Building 36-0012 to Building 36-0310. The availability of permanent power would prevent water in the pipes and vault from freezing Read More

LANL Team Produces ‘Intelligent’ Inspection Process To More Accurately Spot Dimensional Errors

Researcher Sarah Brown runs the Maestro inspection software to intelligently, rapidly and optimally inspect a National Institutes of Standards and Technology artifact. Courtesy/LANL

In-process laser inspection of an on-machine part being manufactured by a machine that uses computer-controlled tools to rotate and shape material. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

A team at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has developed a technology to rapidly and accurately assess dimensional errors in the manufacturing process in a way that will improve component performance and safety, reduce rework Read More

LANL Director Thom Mason Visits LAPS Foundation Board

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason, speaking at the far end of the table, visits with members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors early Tuesday evening at 1010 Central Ave. The group discussed various educational/career pathways for students as well as support for teachers with the ‘Shower Teachers with Love’ program underway through March 14 – visit https://showerlove25.givesmart.com, to learn more. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Reports Increased Traffic On Truck Route

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) alerted citizens today that the Pajarito corridor was closed and traffic would be congested on East Jemez Route (truck route) this afternoon.

A water transmission line burst due to a manufacturing defect near the intersection of Pajarito Road and TA-18. Since this is Los Alamos National Laboratory property, DPU Water Production crews will not be dispatched. 

There is no interruption of water service so far to White Rock customers. Stored water is being provided from an alternate tank and will continue until the line is repaired. 

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